. >> for a lock smith. i was too young to have a work permit at the time but they let me sweep the floors and answer the phones. while i was doing that i was watching the lock smith learning the tricks of the trade. >> what is this over here? >> all of my escapes happen within fuel view of the audience. i slightly obscure what the audience can see so the audience can see but not see what i am doing. >> it's free admission to the houdini museum across from madison square garden. >> we want to get you in position for your trick. >> these are real handcuffs you should not be able to get out of these. >> i am using the skills of a magician, a lock smith and contortionist. >> one minute on the screen right now. do we have one minute on the screen. >> very good. >> all right. >> one minute. 3, 2, 1, go. >> alley is holding the keys. >> even houdini would be impressed right now. >> roger what are we seeing here with thomas. what is he attempting to do? he is trying to perform the unbelievable. that's one. that's a